Mobility Corner's February 2008 Archive
February 2008
"Wheelchair Cushion Selection - Making the Right Choice"
Kathy Fisher B.Sc.(OT), ATS, OT Reg.(Ont)
Occupational Therapist
Kathy is an Occupational Therapist working as an Assistive Technology Supplier and Education Manager for Shoppers Home Health Care in Toronto. Over the past 18 years Kathy has worked with a wide variety of client age and diagnostic groups with a special interest in pediatrics.
Kathy has presented at a variety of international conferences including the Canadian Seating and Mobility conference, International Seating Symposium, Medtrade, VGM Heartland Conference and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and is a faculty member of the RESNA Fundamentals in Assistive Technology Course. |
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Kathy is on the board of directors of The Canadian Seating and Mobility Conference, which you can visit at http://www.csmc.ca
Categories: Wheelchairs, OT/PT
There are numerous wheelchair cushions available on the market today; the choice may seem overwhelming to both clients and Assistive Technology practitioners. It is therefore extremely important to determine the goals of the equipment as they relate to each individual client. There are both inherent client needs as well as specific product design features that must be matched to create a successful seating solution for each client.
Read the entire article at "Wheelchair Cushion Selection - Making the Right Choice"
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February 14, 2008 - Happy Valentine's Day!
Ability to Love Conquers Disability
Categories: Disability
Link: http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ability-to-love-conquers-
disability/58925-19.html
February 11, 2008
Slow Motion Wake-Up Call for Web Accessibility
Categories: Accessibility
Link: http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2008/021108bradner.html
February 4, 2008
House Considers Bill That Expands Definition of Disability
Categories: Disability
Link: http://www.workforce.com/section/00/article/25/33/58.html
February 1, 2008
Senate Stimulus Test Will Target Rebates for Seniors
Categories: Seniors
Link: http://cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?parm1=5&docID=cqmidday-
000002664983
February 1, 2008
Nonprofit Launched to Bring Free Accessibility Worldwide
Categories: Accessibility
Link: http://www.sunherald.com/447/story/338517.html
February 1, 2008
VA Awards Contract for Disability Benefits Studies
Categories: Disability, Benefits and Funding
Link: http://media-newswire.com/release_1059882.html
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